Teacher of IT

Queen Katharine Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6HX

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May or September 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of IT job summary

Teacher of IT

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS

Site: Queen Katharine Academy

Closing date: 9am on Friday 20th March

Start date: May or September 2026

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Are you an IT teacher who believes technology can genuinely transform learning?
Do you thrive in environments where Respect, Ambition and Responsibility shape every interaction?
Are you ready to join a diverse, vibrant and forward‑thinking academy where innovation is encouraged and professional growth is prioritised?

If so, Queen Katharine Academy could be your next exciting career step.

Your role:

You will deliver energetic, forward‑thinking IT lessons that equip students with real digital confidence. You’ll teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to extend into KS5, designing exciting learning experiences that blend creativity, problem‑solving and cutting‑edge tech. You will plan purposeful schemes of work, use ICT seamlessly as part of your teaching and create a classroom where students feel empowered to take risks and think like digital creators.

You’ll bring QTS, strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring young people. You’ll thrive in our supportive and ambitious environment, modelling our values through high expectations, inclusive practice and genuine commitment to student progress.

About us:

Queen Katharine Academy is a school on the rise. Recent leadership investment has strengthened culture, consistency and ambition across the Academy, creating a place where staff want to teach and students want to learn.

You’ll join a diverse, exciting community supported by Thomas Deacon Education Trust, giving you access to shared expertise, strong CPD and a network that champions professional growth.

Most importantly, you’ll teach in a school that values your creativity, trusts your professionalism and gives you the space and encouragement to innovate.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one. According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Queen Katharine Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1685 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen Katharine Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-katharine-academy

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